The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-12-25

conducted very proftably, for The rea-
son that they would be right where the
raw materials are raised or obtained in
abundance, and could be bought at first
hands thus saving the middleman's
commission,
RAILWAYS
The Utah Central connects Neph
with the northern and southern Sec
tons OF the Territory, and carries ar
immense amount of freight to and fro
The Sanpete Valley runs from Neph
to Chester, n San Pete County.
The Denver IL Rio Grande Western is
contemplating extending a branch from
Spanish Fork to Nephi, and in light o.
the immense traffic from that point. II
will be paying investment from The
start.
THE TRADE
OF all the southern part Of the Territory
is rapidly centering at Nephi, and il
the near future we Expect to see city
of importance at that point. 1t is sure
to come, and with the industry and
progress evinced by her business men
and citizens the era Of prosperity is as
sure as the rising of the sun. In the
past year a number of fine brick BUSH
ness blocks and residences have been
built and more are in process Of cree
ton. A great many improvements will
be made during the coming year, the
tow. will be incorporated, and sys-
tenn Of Taterworks put iii. The water
will be piped from some springs of ex-
cellent water three miles and half
east of the city. Estimates are now be-
ing made on the work, and by spring it
will BE- in progress. In the midst of this
rich region and with the surroundings
that Nephi mas, with business men
awake to their interests, and eager TO
advance the town, it is not to be won
dered at that Nephi is making
rapid progress, and soon will
rank among the first cities of Utah.
The population is now 5000, and
rapidly increasing The climate is sa-
lubrious, inVigorating, and healthful;
the winters never very cold, and the
summers free from excessive heat.
The death rate is remarkably low. The
people are happy, healthy, and con-
tented. Already Nephi has attracted a
number of people from different parts
of the Union, and many mure are
looking in that direction for homes and
investments. There are a number of
fine residences in the city, and pleasant
homes are to be met with everywhere.
Nephi is capable of supporting large
and there is every facility
to needed to make a big, prosperous
city.
Among the wide awake business
houses of Nephi, and the foremost in
standing, we find the fol-
lowing firms well known throughout
this section. As every one is directly or
indirectly interested in the sheep INDUS.
try, we will mention first, The Wool
Growers Association of Southern Utah.
This association was organized Septem-
Der 8, 1886, and at present consists of 200
members, who represent 20O,O OO head of
heep that will clip over a million
Profits accrue to the members of the
OF the 100000, pounds
# wool clipped last season, this asso-
iation handled 2 300 900 pounds. They
urnish members with wool sacks. |
wine, shears, ETC., at the first cost. |
they also handle a large stock OF
,tudehaker wagons, farming machinery
nd implements of all kinds. From
he prospectus of this association, we
lip the following, which will give the |
eneral public better idea of the OBJ
ects of this association: lone impor-
ant object is to try and place each pro. |
ucer's wool on the market upon its |
merits, thereby inducing a healthy |
for producers to secure the |
est in both quality and uantity.
pecial attention will be paid to both
and rearing o the best
ucks for this region OF country. 1t is
manifest to every sheep man that there
las been a large profit made by those
7ho have imported bucks to Utah.
TIE Wool Growers Association of
outhern Utah was organized for the
enefit of the wool growers, and if we
ave a margin on all materials used,
nd procure the highest prices for our
roducts, then will the present object
f the Association be accomplished.
he good book says: By their fruits
hall we know then We accept the
haIlenge, and invite you all to join
s."
Respectfully,
J. II. ERICKSON, Prest.,
EDWIN BOOTH, Vice-Prest.,
ALMA HAGUE, Sec'y. and Treas.
z. r. Booth, Asst. Sec'y. and Treas.
A. A, CAHooN,
THos. WRIGHT, ~ |
DAVID COLLINS,
T. w. Ross,
L. ]. JORDAN,
JNo. LOWRY, Directors.
GEO. G. BEAN,
GEO. w. BEAN,
THos. HUNT,
JEo H, SEELEY,
JNo. G. WITBECK,
J. g. CLINTON, Supt.
This association has prospered, and
romises to be a giant corporation in
he near future. They are striving to
ut one of Utah's greatest and most
aluable products on the markets, and
aise the quality to the highest grade.
With the efficient officers, who are now
t the head of the corporation, it is
ertain to continue in prosperity, and
ain the end in view. Success to all
heir undertakings. =.
Nephig beiug a distributing point for
be southern country, has attracted al